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Canadian Broadway actor Nick Cordero in hospital undergoing COVID-19 test

Canadian Broadway actor Nick Cordero in hospital undergoing COVID-19 test

Hamilton-raised Broadway star Nick Cordero is in hospital in Los Angeles undergoing tests for COVID-19 after being admitted with pneumonia.
Quibi gambles with mobile-only streaming platform amid COVID-19

Quibi gambles with mobile-only streaming platform amid COVID-19

TORONTO — Creators of the freshly minted subscription streaming platform Quibi had a tough sell on their hands even before the COVID-19 pandemic spiralled us into uncertain financial times.
Taylor Swift donation will help Nashville record store

Taylor Swift donation will help Nashville record store

NASHVILLE — Pop superstar Taylor Swift is helping out a Nashville record store closed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grimey's co-owner Doyle Davis said Thursday the store got a call last week from Swift's publicist asking how Swift could help.
N.L. health minister urges safe use of dating apps during pandemic

N.L. health minister urges safe use of dating apps during pandemic

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's health minister is urging people to think twice before meeting up with an online match as they swipe through dating apps during the COVID-19 pandemic.
High-tech growing systems bring joy of gardening indoors

High-tech growing systems bring joy of gardening indoors

Traditionally, growing your own herbs and veggies was reserved for those with the luxury of outdoor space and abundant light.
US eases blood donation limits for gay men due to shortage

US eases blood donation limits for gay men due to shortage

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government Thursday eased restrictions on blood donations from gay men and other key groups because of a drop in the nation's blood supply triggered by the coronavirus outbreak.
James Patterson sets up fund to help indie booksellers

James Patterson sets up fund to help indie booksellers

NEW YORK — James Patterson has a history of helping independent bookstores. The bestselling novelist has donated millions in recent years to booksellers, while also giving millions to schools and libraries and literacy programs.
Andrew Lloyd Webber shares musicals online; actor diagnosed

Andrew Lloyd Webber shares musicals online; actor diagnosed

From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to cancelling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness
Dav Pilkey launches new 'Cat Kid Comic Club' series

Dav Pilkey launches new 'Cat Kid Comic Club' series

NEW YORK — Dav Pilkey is going to the cats. The million-selling author of the “Captain Underpants” and “Dog Man” series is starting the “Cat Kid Comic Club,” Scholastic announced Thursday. The first book will be released Dec. 1.
TIFF looking at innovative ways to deliver screenings for September festival

TIFF looking at innovative ways to deliver screenings for September festival

TORONTO — Organizers behind the Toronto International Film Festival say they're still planning to go ahead with the annual movie marathon from Sept. 10-21.
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